Virtual fundraising
We are so grateful to everyone who has asked how they can support us during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you.
We’ve listed some of the ways you can support us from home during this time – whether you’re an individual wanting to fundraise for us or a company wanting to donate, there’s a virtual fundraising idea for everyone.
- Donate or set up a regular gift
- Get active by signing up to a virtual challenge
- Host a virtual quiz (download the quiz questions for our Shooting Star Quiz)
- Love gaming? Contact community@shootingstar.org.uk to find out more about holding a gameathon
- Follow in the footsteps of Ben, Josh, Alice, Robert, Amanda and many more by shaving, cutting or dying your hair!
- Set up a birthday fundraiser on Facebook in lieu of gifts
- Organise a virtual event with friends or colleagues – if you book your virtual event through this link we’ll receive 22.5% in commission!
- Ask your workforce to donate their daily commute or morning coffee to us if they’re currently working at home
- If you work at a solicitors, your company could donate unclaimed client funds to us
- Hold an online raffle – simply contact corporate@shootingstar.org.uk to find out more
- Set up an online tribute fund in memory of a loved one
- Fundraise while you shop without paying a penny extra, via one of the many online shopping platforms that support us
- Use our free online will writing service – there’s of course no obligation to leave us a gift in your will, but we hope that you would consider it
These are just some of the ways you can support us virtually – please follow our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for more ideas or to tag us in what you’re doing.
Thank you for continuing to help us make every moment count during this challenging time. We are a lifeline to so many families, so we truly appreciate your support.